Program Overview
The Clinical-Counseling Psychology at Illinois State University is a Master programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Clinical-Counseling Psychology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 808 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 389 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Normal, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Clinical-Counseling Psychology programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- ["Master\'s Thesis", \'Clinical-counseling Capstone Project\', \'Theories Of Personality\', \'Advanced Behavior Modification\', \'Clinical-counseling Psychology\', \'Group Psychotherapy And Counseling\', \'Techniques Of Objective Psychological Assessment\', \'Statistics: Data Analysis And Methodology\', \'Psychology Of Diversity\', \'Theories And Techniques Of Counseling: Adults\', \'Vocational Counseling\', \'Substance Abuse Counseling\', \'Family Therapy\', \'Advanced Psychopathology And Mental Health Diagnosis\', \'Legal, Ethical, And Practice Issues In Clinical-counseling Psychology\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Admission Requirements:
A student applying to a master\xc2\x92s program must:- Have earned a four-year bachelor\'s degree or its equivalent from a college or prior to fall admission
- Send official transcripts from each college or university, other than Illinois State, where graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree credit was earned.
Additional Program Admission Requirements
A student applying to this program must:- Submit a complete application by December 15
- Have a cumulative 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) for either the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework or at least a 3.0 GPA for 9 hours of graduate coursework
- Have completed at least 15 hours of undergraduate psychology courses that include general psychology, psychological statistics, research methods, abnormal psychology, and learning theory. Applicants should have a proficiency in math based on a passing grade in finite math or Precalculus (MAT 120 or 144 or equivalent), a grade of B or better in psychological statistics (PSY 340 or equivalent) or a score of 144 or higher on the Quantitative Reasoning section of the GRE General Test. Applicants who have not completed the required undergraduate courses may be admitted, but the missing course(s) will be added to the master\'s program\'s curriculum. Any missing courses must be completed during the first year of graduate study.
A complete application requires:
- Official GRE General Test scores (use institution code 1319)
- A curriculum vitae or resume that includes the following information, if applicable:
- Any experiences (paid, unpaid, internship, volunteer, etc.) including dates, employer or organization, business addresses, and the nature of the experiences that are relevant to admission to this graduate program
- Any academic honors and awards including the year it was received and, if not evident from the title, briefly explain what the honor or award recognizes
- Any research experiences, skills, and accomplishments
- A writing sample (scholarly work approximately 5-15 pages long)
- A personal statement (approximately 2-3 pages, double-spaced that addresses the following:
- Professional and career goals
- Qualifications for admission to this graduate program
- Research interests and experiences
- Clinical practice interests
- Your interests in this graduate program
- How your interests and goals fit with this graduate program
- Three recommendations (see application instructions about providing names and email addresses; recommendations must be uploaded to the application)
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 808 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 389 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 808 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 389 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Illinois State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Illinois State University
Illinois State University
Normal, United States
Illinois State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Start Date Fall 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 12